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Refuge, Shelter
Pronunciation: shuh-ruh-nee-uh
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Sharanya is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Refuge". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: shuh-ruh-nee-uh. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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शरण्या
Refuge
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
shuh-ruh-nee-uh
IPA
/ʃəˈrənjɑː/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: शरण् (sharaṇa) - shelter, protection · Not found in Vedas or Upanishads
Historical Usage
Sharanya is an epithet of the Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom and learning. Sharanya means 'leader' or 'protector'.
Ancient India, around 500 BCE - present
Sharanya is also the name of a legendary king of ancient India, who is said to have ruled the kingdom of Kalinga around 200 BCE. Sharanya is known for his great wisdom and just rule.
Ancient India, around 200 BCE
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Translations
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शरण्या
Refuge
शरण्या
अवसर
சரண்யா
சரணம்
శరణ్య
శరణం
Sharanya
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Refuge, Shelter
Sharanya
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Refuge, Shelter
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